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Bon Iver – Beth/Rest

“There wasn’t enough Hornsby in my scene,” Justin Vernon, otherwise known as Bon Iver, stated on the Jimmy Fallon Show. From the moment I heard this song, I knew it was an homage to the decade of the 80s. The song really does sound like a lost Bruce Hornsby song, a lost Adult Contemporary hit amongst some Time Life series titled, “Time Life Presents: Easy 80s.” Vernon decided to do what many would critics would think is ridiculous in the current indie scene . . . write a pure pop song minus any quirk, minus any shtick. I do recommend getting the entire record Bon Iver, because this song is simply the cherry on top.

About the authorJeremy Alan Gould

Jeremy Alan Gould is a passionate music nerd in every sense of the word, as well as an encyclopedia of useless music knowledge. Growing up the in the world of christian rock to hardcore, metal, and 90s emo/alternative, Jeremy has broadened his musical horizons over the last 25 years. Having written for EU Jacksonville and Synconation, Jeremy has been blessed with fact that people actually want to hear his opinion on music. His favorite bands include The Cure, The Pixies, Sunny Day Real Estate, Flaming Lips, and Depeche Mode. Currently digging Sigur Ros, Sunbears, Arcade Fire, David Bazan, Starflyer 59 and Mew. But if you know JAG, you probably already knew that.